Challenge: Create artwork based on any or all of these photos and themes. Use any medium and any style. Stick to the photo(s) exactly or just use them as a starting point - feel free to crop, change colors, composition, add or subtract elements or take a complete departure. In other words, HAVE FUN and keep painting!

I was wondering about what theme to use. It is starting at times to look like Spring here there are new shoots forming on trees and shrubs but then some of you are still under feet of snow and then on the other side of the world you are going into Fall. Soooo!

Theme, CHANGE and renewal. this can be simply new seasons or personal change as artists. A change in the way we look at things or approach our art. A commitment to try new things, mediums, styles ideas. Change can be scary or a wonderful challenge how will you go forward this month? That little voice telling us I can't draw this or I am not ready for this will keep us doing the same things for ever so don't listen. Just this month try something new. We are all students here learning and failing and surprising ourselves it is okay to try, you don't have to make a work of art the first time just try. Those of you who are new might want to go back to the beginning and read through Sammy's lessons on Priciples of Composition. She covers several things that we all need to review from time to time.

I have tried to bring a variety of references for you to dabble with so grab a pencil, paint glues or whatever and create! Try an abstract, paint with just one red, blue, yellow and white, change the picture to black and white and come up with your own colours, Use just one colour and black and white. Crop, paste, mix and match. But have fun!!

So here we go!

1. Angel, from Public Domain

2.Skater, Public Domain

3.Local Produce, Public Domain

4.Flute Player, Public Domain

5.My Mum and me! Now that is a change in beach wear! Can you Imagine! Eastbourne, UK

Charlie, thanks. Another early bird! I love the gnarly old tree hanging in there surrounded by all the wild flowers. The gardens are a great place to visit. Sorry about the bold sometimes it won't turn off!